A salutation is a greeting at the beginning of a letter, traditionally consisting of the word "Dear," the reader's courtesy title and last name, and a colon.

Salutation

The greeting used at the beginning of a letter or email, typically including a form of address such as "Dear" followed by the recipient's name or title.

Letter

A written, typed, or printed communication, typically sent to a recipient via mail or delivery service.

Courtesy Title

A title or honorific used to show respect or courtesy, often without official status.